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Select and prepare motor sport competition vehicle tyres and wheels

Select and prepare motor sport competition vehicle tyres and wheels

Unit of competency
National Code
AURMTJ001
State Code
AXB88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and prepare tyres and wheels for motor sport vehicles to optimise handling performance. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for work, identifying application requirements, selecting and preparing tyres, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It includes mounting wheels, conducting pre-race preparation, and post-race maintenance stock control and storage procedures.It applies to those working in the motor sport industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine and select competition vehicle tyres and wheels
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Supplementary regulations and component supplier specifications are sourced and interpreted to gain a competitive advantage
  • 1.3 Specifications are checked against required operating conditions to determine tyre and wheel requirements
  • 1.4 Tyre and wheel assemblies to be used are selected according to job requirements, and are documented and reported to appropriate personnel as required
2. Prepare for mounting work
  • 2.1 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 2.2 Work area is cleaned and laid out according to job and team requirements
  • 2.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to safety requirements
3. Mount tyre and wheel assembly to vehicle
  • 3.1 Mounting surfaces and threaded components are cleaned, checked for damage, and treated as required
  • 3.2 Tyre and wheel assemblies are selected from stock according to markings and checked against criteria for event
  • 3.3 Tyre and wheel assemblies are inspected for serviceability according to manufacturer and team procedures
  • 3.4 Selected tyres and wheels are mounted to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.5 Fasteners are tensioned according to component supplier specifications, and fastener locking device is engaged as required according to safety requirements
  • 3.6 Accurate and complete fitting is checked during and after installation according to manufacturer and team procedures
  • 3.7 Problems with tyre and wheel assemblies are reported to appropriate personnel
4. Conduct pre-race tyre and wheel preparation
  • 4.1 Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures and optimum operating pressure requirements are sourced and interpreted
  • 4.2 Tyre inflation pressures are set to specifications according to manufacturer specifications, team procedures and safety requirements
  • 4.3 Base line tyre temperature and ambient and traction surface temperatures are measured and documented
  • 4.4 Tyres are buffed, if specified, according to manufacturer specifications, team procedures and environmental requirements
  • 4.5 Tyre warmers are fitted and turned on, if specified and allowed, according to manufacturer and team procedures
5. Conduct post-race tyre and wheel maintenance
  • 5.1 Tyre pressures and temperatures are checked, tyre contact surface is analysed for handling and wear indications, and data is recorded according to team procedures
  • 5.2 Driver or rider is questioned for assessment of vehicle handling characteristics and data is recorded according to team procedures
  • 5.3 Additional data is sourced as required, and corresponding changes to tyres and wheels required for next race are determined
  • 5.4 Tyres are changed to different compound or pattern as required and according to manufacturer specifications and team procedures
  • 5.5 Removed tyres are tagged or marked for data audit trail according to team procedures
6. Complete work processes
  • 6.1 Tyres are packed and stored according to team procedures
  • 6.2 Tyre and wheel stock inventory is assessed, documented and reported to appropriate personnel
  • 6.3 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • 6.4 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 6.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace and team procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WF289 AURMTJ4001 Select and prepare tyres and wheels for motorsport applications Unit of competency